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Detroit Highlights: Our Impact and Deals in Your Community

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Our 2024 Detroit Impact Snapshot

 

Our impact is measured in the businesses we support and the communities we strengthen. Through our work, we’ve helped individuals achieve their goals, create jobs, and build a better future. By providing businesses and communities with the resources they need to succeed, we’re driving growth that extends far beyond the bottom line.

$11.7
million

deployed in
Detroit

 

122
local jobs
created or preserved

 

16
businesses
supported
$5.2 million
deployed towards affordable housing

 

15

new emerging developer graduates
of the Detroit EDI program

 

SBA SOP Updates Explained: What Borrowers and Lenders Should Know

The SBA just rolled out big changes to its lending rules under its new Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) effective June 1, 2025. If you’re a lender or small business owner looking for answers, our team of loan experts is here to break down the new SBA SOP 50 10 8 and help you find the capital and opportunities you deserve.


► Read Our Breakdown of the Changes

 

2025 SBA Loan Application Updated Requirements

Learn about the new 2025 SBA loan application requirements for 7(a) and 504 loans, including updated rules for ownership documentation, E-Tran data, environmental reviews, and the return of the SBA guarantee fee. Discover this guide that breaks down what borrowers need to prepare and what lenders must collect to stay compliant and avoid delays.


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Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Co-op Award!

Capital Impact Partners has launched our 2025 Co-op Innovation Award for its 11th year! Applications for grants up to $50,000 must be submitted by 12 p.m. ET on June 12.

► Apply Here

A Guide to Cooperative Business Models and Employee Ownership

The Cooperative business model provides a compelling alternative to traditional business ownership. In our guide, we explain how each one works and outline how to determine which model best fits your goals.

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